MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Lithuanian government plans to remove the provision banning weapons of mass destruction on its territory from the constitution in early 2027, the speaker of the republic's parliament, Juozas Olekas, said on Thursday. "The Lithuanian parliament plans to adopt a constitutional »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a third visit to Israeli troops in an occupied stretch of Syria Wednesday, sparking fresh condemnation from Damascus. Netanyahu repeated his claim that the Iranian government is on the verge of collapse as the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on. Isra»»»

Colombia's right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has been ordered to hide social media videos showing him walking past rows of the dead bodies of alleged guerrillas killed by the country's armed forces, according to a court document seen Wednesday. The newly sworn-in president has launched »»»

During a meeting of the National Assembly Committee on Culture and the Media on Thursday, Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev declined to comment on the removal of presenter Georgi Angelov from the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) airwaves. The issue was raised by MP Ivo Mihaylov of the Continue the»»»

Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva received the credentials of the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria, Mio Nemoto, the Foreign Ministry said on its website on Thursday. During the meeting, the two highlighted the excellent cooperation between Bulgaria and UNICEF, including in the»»»

TUNIS, September 10, 2026 (TAP) – The National Office of Civil Protection has raised its readiness to the highest level to deal with expected weather disturbances on Thursday and Friday, mobilising additional personnel and equipment in potentially...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority announced on Thursday that it had seized and confiscated more than 200kg of tobacco products during an inspection campaign. The products were seized during inspections targeting goods without approved tax stamps and unauthorised excise goods at several commerc»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Oil prices could rise to $150 per barrel if major energy infrastructure amid escalation in the Middle East gets damaged, media reported on Thursday, citing Bank of America analysts. If attacks continue and passage through the Strait of Hormuz gets further restricted, oil pric»»»

The parliamentary transport and communications committee approved at first reading a bill ratifying the Air Services Agreement between the Bulgaria and Mongolia, signed on November 21, 2025, in Sofia. The bill was submitted by the Council of Ministers on August 21, 2026. The document was presented »»»

During a hearing before Parliament's Transport and Communications Committee on Thursday, Transport Minister Georgi Peev said that the Ministry of Transport has not accepted the findings of an economic balance analysis for the concession of Vasil Levski Sofia Airport and has sent dozens of technical»»»

TUNIS, September 10, 2026 (TAP) – A cruise ship carrying around 5,500 tourists docked at the Port of La Goulette on Thursday, with about half of the passengers joining guided tours to Tunis and Sidi Bou Said.Cruise tourism in Tunisia is gaining...»»»

Dorian JonesAnxiety over a looming global food crisis is mounting as Ukraine and Russia intensify their attacks on Black Sea cargo ships, slashing grain exports that feed a quarter of the world. https://p.dw.com/p/5L0PQAdvertisementUkraine and Russia are attacking cargo ships in the Black Sea in a »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday Serbia firmly defended the Dayton Peace Agreement in its entirety, and warned that statements by Bosnia and Herzegovina Defence Minister Zukan Helez about an abolition of Republika Srpska, an entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina, were a serious th»»»

NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held a special session to pay tribute to the memory of HH the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was chaired by President of the 81st session of the General Assembly, HE»»»

There is currently no need to decide on vaccination against sheep and goat pox, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovsky said on Thursday. He noted that a decision would be made based on the epizootic situation, if and when circumstances require it. Vaccination is one of the measures used to c»»»

The Interior Ministry, the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) are carrying out a joint operation to investigate suspected improper spending of NHIF budget funds, the NHIF press office said Thursday. The Deputy Director of the National Police Dire»»»

A massive attack by Yemeni’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia has become the first serious test for the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement – a defense pact between Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad established just a month ago. We’re no longer talking about a future security architecture in abstract terms. Rather, a»»»

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) The United States reaffirmed its support for Syria’s reintegration into the global financial system during talks in Damascus between Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh and a U.S. Treasury Department delegation on strengthening financial cooperation between the t»»»

In tonight's edition: aid groups are warning that funding cuts are forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close. Also, an AI and Africa conference has kicked off in South Korea's capital. Finally, we take a look at the Rwanda Space Agency as Paris hosts its very first international space summ»»»

Medium-sized passenger bus collided with another vehicle in Al Sultani area Dubai: Five people were killed and 17 others injured on Thursday when a passenger bus collided with another vehicle on Jordan’s Desert Highway, the Public Security Directorate said. The crash involving a medium-sized passen»»»

The French Football Federation on Thursday pulled its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as the head of international football body FIFA. Infantino has been under fire from national and regional football institutions for weeks over his handling of a red-card case and his now-abandon»»»

Tehran turns up pressure on Hormuz, betting war costs could hurt Trump before Nov vote Dubai: Donald Trump says the Iran war could end “immediately after” America’s November 3 midterm elections. Tehran appears to have its own reason for watching that date closely. With less than two months until Am»»»

Young UAE achievers shine on prestigious list of top students worldwide Sharjah/Abu Dhabi: Three students from universities in the UAE have been named Global Winners at the 2026 Global Undergraduate Awards (GUA), the world's leading academic awards programme for undergraduate coursework, the organi»»»

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed will represent UAE President at New Delhi visit On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will lead the UAE delegation at the 18th BRICS Summit in»»»

At least five people died and dozens were unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry caught fire off the Philippine island province of Palawan, with 43 passengers and crew rescued so far. Coast guard teams continued search and rescue operations as officials worked to establish what happened. A fire bur»»»

Dubai bets on long-term growth, global connectivity and ATM to rebuild travel momentum Dubai: The emirate is confident of a tourism rebound as the city prepares to host Arabian Travel Market (ATM) next week, with the emirate banking on its long-term strategy, global connectivity and close public-pr»»»

MP Ali Ammar of Hezbollah on Thursday responded to a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, lamenting that “day by day, the United States’ blatant interference in Lebanese affairs is intensifying and Lebanon’s sovereignty is crudely violated -- whether through statements from the U.S. Em»»»

More than 200 artists, writers, academics, former ministers and other public figures have joined the Initiative Committee backing Andrey Gyurov for president and Georgi Kandev for vice president. The committee was formally established Thursday at the Toplotsentrala cultural center in Sofia, 45 days»»»

The British Museum on Thursday opened its doors for the first public display of the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry outside of France. The museum has so far sold a record-breaking 100,000 tickets to see the tapestry, which depicts the Norman conquest of England under William the Conqueror. London's »»»

Man accused of killing wife, storing severed head in fridge now issues warning to others Days after declaring that he had "no regrets" over the killing of his wife, a man in India has dramatically changed his message. Ramanuj Goswami, accused of killing his 25-year-old wife Riya Talukdar in Guwahat»»»

People’s views of 9/11 and its aftermath have also been shaped by policies later New York: When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western Pennsylvania and just outsi»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the criminal complaint filed with Albania’s Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) against Finance Minister Petrit Malaj over the non-payment of magistrates’ salaries under a new pay formula. In a statement posted on X, Rama said Malaj’s position was not an inde»»»

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 10 (SANA) Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world’s largest producer of premium aluminium, announced Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green. The acquisition marks a strategic step in EGA’s efforts to expand»»»

More than 30% of the HVAC equipment currently in operation in Romania is over 15 years old and, over the coming years, will undergo an extensive process of modernization or replacement. The market is estimated at approximately EUR 3.3 billion, with the commercial and office building segments accoun»»»

The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war. The decision was supported by a stronger-than-expected economy that suggests businesses can weather the higher borrowing costs. The central bank for the 21 EU member co»»»

Leaders focus on strategic partnership, peace efforts and regional stability Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between»»»

Elite police teams worldwide invited to compete in Dubai from Jan 23-27, 2027 Dubai: Dubai Police has opened registration for the UAE SWAT Challenge 2027, inviting police tactical teams, special intervention units and rapid response forces from around the world to take part in the eighth edition of»»»

BusinessEuropeECB raises interest rates to fight off inflation jumpEmilio Reynoso with AP, AFPThe European Central Bank raised borrowing costs and warned that inflation could remain high for an extended period. Energy markets and geopolitical tensions are still major concerns. https://p.dw.com/p/5M»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Thursday Specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade would completely transform Serbia's perspective and represent an opportunity for the country to show the entire world what it could offer. At a panel held as part of the BEL»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are no substantive talks about the possibility of an energy truce with Ukraine right now, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "There are no substantive discussions," Peskov told reporters when asked if the Kremlin was currently considering the possibility of c»»»

Excited visitors queue outside British Museum, with some workers donning period costumes London: London’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opened Thursday to a British public gripped by “mania” as the medieval artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England goes on display outside France for the first t»»»

The aim of the possible restructuring of Bulgaria's agricultural administration is to streamline the general administration, but not at the expense of specialized units, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said on Thursday. He made the statement during a tour of wineries in the Melnik, Pe»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana HE Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali left Doha on Thursday, after an official visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE»»»

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA) Global shipping is facing an unprecedented convergence of security threats across some of the world’s busiest waterways, with vessels and seafarers increasingly caught up in geopolitical conflicts, a senior International Maritime Organization (IMO) official said Thursday. »»»

The Bulgarian government and representatives of the restaurant industry have clashed over food and service prices, wages and calls for the return of a preferential VAT rate for restaurants. The dispute followed criticism from Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov, who questioned why prices at Bulgar»»»

RTA conducts 1.6 million inspections, with illegal transport violations falling 57% Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out more than 1.6 million inspections across the emirate’s passenger transport sector in the first half of 2026, as authorities stepped up efforts to improv»»»

Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to end after November’s midterm elections, even as renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and escalating fighting in Yemen raise concerns over regional security and global energy supplies. Trump told report»»»

Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs. "Algeria has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, following the exhaustion of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Department of School and Student Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fatima Yousuf Al Obaidli affirmed the pivotal role of teachers in the country's education system, considering the launch of the Student Behavior Management Policy and it»»»

Security and screening procedures air travellers encounter today were built layer by layer Taking a commercial flight from a US airport generally requires a boarding pass to get anywhere near a gate, security screening controlled by the federal government and careful attention to the contents of ca»»»